VP Development, Distinguished Events - Remote

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Defines and leads the enterprise-wide strategy, growth model, and positioning for Distinguished Events, ensuring scalability and sustained revenue growth exceeding $100M. 30%  

• Drives a donor-centric engagement strategy across markets, establishing consistent approaches to cultivating, stewarding, and advancing high-value donors and partners. 20%  

• Builds and leads a high-performing team, establishing clear direction, accountability, and adoption of enterprise strategies, tools, and best practices. 20%  

• Partners with enterprise and market leadership to align Distinguished Events strategy with broader organizational priorities, ensuring consistency and integration across fundraising channels. 15%  

• Establishes performance frameworks, metrics, and governance while overseeing financial strategy, resource allocation, and portfolio optimization to maximize return on investment and long-term sustainability. 15% 

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Minimum Degree Required:  Bachelor's Degree   

• Preferred Degree:  Bachelor's Degree   

• Years of experience: 10+ years of experience leading multimillion-dollar fundraising initiatives, including developing and executing complex, enterprise-level strategic plans. 5+ years of people management experience, including team building, change management, and talent development. Demonstrated experience working with, leading, and developing volunteers, including volunteer recruitment, engagement and stewardship.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:  

• Proven ability to define and scale enterprise-level fundraising strategies across multiple markets 

• Expertise in building and evolving high-value fundraising channels or portfolios.  

• Advanced ability to influence across a matrixed organization and drive alignment at senior levels.  

• Demonstrated success leading large, high-performing teams and developing senior leaders.  

• Deep expertise in major donor, corporate partnership, and volunteer leadership engagement strategies.  

• Strong financial acumen, including portfolio-level forecasting, investment strategy, and ROI optimization.  

• Ability to translate data and insights into enterprise-wide strategy and decision-making.  

• Exceptional communication and executive presence, including representing the organization externally.  

• Strong change leadership skills, with the ability to drive adoption of new strategies and practices at scale.  

• Ability to think long-term and position programs for sustained growth and impact. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Travel required including evening and weekend work. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• No specific physical requirements